Your view on this build?

[+.Vamp Subscriber²]

Hey guys. I've not updated my computer in about 2 years, and now, with the release of Crysis, the Orange Box, UT3 and SoF3, along with the fact that i just want a new computer, I've put together a new one, using eBuyer.com

I'm going to order it all at the beginning of December. My mate and I are getting the exact same things and building the same comp :p cos we're that cool! This is what we have so far, let me know what you think, maybe recommend better choices or give some advice. Thanks :)

Bought

Case: Thermaltake Soprano VB1000BWS Black Mid-Tower - ?48.29

RamX2: OCZ 2GB Kit (2x1GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 CL 4-4-4-15 PLATINUM XTC - ?96.06

MoBo: Asus P5N-E SLI 650i Socket 775 PCI-E Onboard Audio ATX Motherboard - ?70.18

PSU: Hiper 580W Type-R Modular PSU SLI/CrossFire Certified - ?59.99

DVD Drive: Samsung SH-S203B 20X DVD?RW/RAM / DL Serial ATA Black Bare Drive - OEM - ?17.77

Graphics: BFG 8800GT OC 512MB GDDR3 Dual DVI HDTV Out PCI-E Graphics Card - ?178.99

Keyboard: Saitek Eclipse II Keyboard - ?29.58

Mouse: Logitech G9 Laser Mouse - Wired With Switchable 200-3200DPI Precision - USB - ?49.99

Headset: Speedlink SL-8793 Medusa 5.1 ProGamer Edition Headset - ?42.42

HDD: Western Digital WD5000AAKS 500GB SATA II 7200RPM 16MB Cache - OEM - ?62.26

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping (2.4GHz 1066MHz) Socket 775 L2 8MB Cache (2x4MB (4MB per core pair) Retail Boxed Processor - ?165.36

OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate x64Bit OEM - ?107.61

Sound Card: Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtreme Music OEM SoundAll prices include VATlude VAT

Almost finished now!

The last few items are coming now! Will be delivered by next thursday and then that weekend, it'll geGRAND TOTAL = ?928.50 ?928.50 - Which is about 200 over the budget i was aiming at. Vista, keyboard, mouse and headset really piled on the pounds!

Edited November 24, 2007 by .Vamp

[mentalindustries]

you will want 2 gigs of ram

also you need vista if you want to use DX10

[+.Vamp Subscriber²]

you will want 2 gigs of ram

also you need vista if you want to use DX10

That's why I'd put (X2) next to where it says Ram ;) I'm ordering two of those 1gig sticks.

Also I've got Vista Ultimate here already :)

Thanks for the reply (Y)

[+.Vamp Subscriber²]

Any other recommendations regarding changes with the setup? Because I'm looking to order possibly tomorrow or Monday and I don't want to find out AFTER I've ordered that i could/should have got something different :p

[Lant]

I'd possibly look for some Cl4 Ram and also an after market cooler (if you're into OCing).

[+.Vamp Subscriber²]

I'd possibly look for some Cl4 Ram and also an after market cooler (if you're into OCing).

Whats Cl4 ram?

[McLaren_F1]

I would change the RAM to either Crosair, OCZ or G-Skill.

[SadJoker]

Just in case, I'd recommend going with a name-brand power supply. It probably won't be a problem, but I would certainly sleep better at night. :p

[FlibbyFlobby]

Just in case, I'd recommend going with a name-brand power supply. It probably won't be a problem, but I would certainly sleep better at night. :p

QFT.

Look at brands like Corsair or Seasonic. Same goes for the RAM, look at Corsair or Kingston. I highly recommend the Asus P5K-E motherboard from Ebuyer too.

[+.Vamp Subscriber²]

Just in case, I'd recommend going with a name-brand power supply. It probably won't be a problem, but I would certainly sleep better at night. :p

me and my mate have used eBuyer PSU's for years with no problems so all should be well *crosses fingers* but thanks for the suggestion :)

I would change the RAM to either Crosair, OCZ or G-Skill.

Look at brands like Corsair or Seasonic. Same goes for the RAM, look at Corsair or Kingston. I highly recommend the Asus P5K-E motherboard from Ebuyer too.

I changed the RAM to OCZ ram :)

And I looked at the mobo, it's a really nice one, but it's 20 pounds more and I don't really see much of a difference between the two to pay that much :p

[ShaolinDreams]

dude the total price aint that. you forgot to add VAT :wacko:

gotta agree with getting a named brand of PSU.. dont have to be the best one but its something you shouldnt really skimp on. i would say go for this one http://www.ebuyer.com/product/98562 ;)

[Colin-uk Veteran]

moved here

[chconline Veteran]

Avoid that motherboard at all costs. :no:

[+.Vamp Subscriber²]

Whats wrong with that motherboard :( ?

And yeah I've changed things around so i have to update the price when i get home, I'm at work atm.

[Lant]

Whats Cl4 ram?

CAS Latency 4, google CAS Latency - but it basically means your ram will be faster.

[+PeterUK MVC]

Case: Thermaltake Soprano VB1000BWS Black Mid-Tower - ?48.28

HDD: Western Digital WD5000AAKS 500GB SATA II 7200RPM 16MB Cache - OEM - ?52.98

Ram(X2): OCZ 2GB Kit (2x1GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 CL 4-4-4-15 PLATINUM XTC - ?48.03

MoBo: Asus P5N-E SLI 650i Socket 775 PCI-E Onboard Audio ATX Motherboard - ?57.86

PSU: Extra Value 650W Modular 12cm Fan PSU - 20+4pin 4/8pin ATX12V, PCI-E, 3x SATA - ?25.52

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping (2.4GHz 1066MHz) Socket 775 L2 8MB Cache (2x4MB (4MB per core pair) Retail Boxed Processor - ?140.73

Graphics: BFG 8800GT OC 512MB GDDR3 Dual DVI HDTV Out PCI-E Graphics Card - ?Total: ?630.000.00 = Estimate

I would drop to just one 2GB kit of ram you listed for a:

Better Modular PSU

Corsair HX Series 520W

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/114945

Coolermaster RealPower 520W

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/134696

Intel Chipset would be better if your not going SLI.

ASUS P5K-E

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/129126

Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/131173

[+.Vamp Subscriber²]

I would drop to just one 2GB kit of ram you listed for a:

Better Modular PSU

Corsair HX Series 520W

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/114945

Coolermaster RealPower 520W

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/134696

Intel Chipset would be better if your not going SLI.

ASUS P5K-E

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/129126

Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/131173

Original post updated

I did as you and others here suggested and changed the PSU to a good one, which seems very good. But I've already ordered the motherboard to get the ball rolling now, I still see nothing wrong with it. And yes I am planning on going SLI when i get more money after xmas to add another 8800GT :)

Also dropped the ram to 1 set of 2gb, though another is tempting, I'll see how the budget is by the end of this month.

[+PeterUK MVC]

Original post updated

But I've already ordered the motherboard to get the ball rolling now, I still see nothing wrong with it. And yes I am planning on going SLI when i get more money after xmas to add another 8800GT :)

Well I hope you know that running SLI on the board you are getting only runs SLI in mode: x8, x8 not x16, x16....

[[B00]]

Nothing wrong with the hiper been running a 580 modular myself and is very stable not sure why others are saying otherwise also i thought Hiper was a brand psu roflmao

[Brodel]

Nothing wrong with the hiper been running a 580 modular myself and is very stable not sure why others are saying otherwise also i thought Hiper was a brand psu roflmao

It's not bad, it's just not quite as stable or as quiet as say a Seasonic or Corsair. I've had all three and would go with the Corsair personally.

[+.Vamp Subscriber²]

Well I hope you know that running SLI on the board you are getting only runs SLI in mode: x8, x8 not x16, x16....

Didn't know that, thanks for the info :) looked it up and it shouldn't make a HUGE difference, x16 is obviously better but not by a massive amount, so I'll live with it :)

[+.Vamp Subscriber²]

Just saw the BFG come back in stock on eBuyer so quickly bought one, 22 left now! Hurry and get yours :p

Another item off the list

[+PeterUK MVC]

Another item off the list

Well this is the slowest build ever....why don't you get it all ordered now?

[+.Vamp Subscriber²]

Well this is the slowest build ever....why don't you get it all ordered now?

Because money doesn't grow on tree's?

< 18 year old student.

[+PeterUK MVC]

Because money doesn't grow on tree's?

< 18 year old student.

Well you do know that prices could drop meaning you could of got that 8800GT for less along with the other stuff but of course prices can go up.

Enjoy your hardware in boxes...waiting... :cry:

:p